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and sign for the package. The delivery driver will not help unpack or set up your
new equipment. Nor will he or she remove your old equipment or product packaging.
Please keep the product packaging. You'll need it if you have to return or move
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A new picture quality benchmark from Samsung

The PN51F8500 is the finest 51" plasma TV Samsung has ever made. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show, while OLED and 4K TVs were grabbing the headlines, the F8500 series was definitely the most talked about "real world" TV. When our photo sample arrived and we had some time to play with it, the verdict was unanimous: It's the best plasma picture we've ever seen.

Super Contrast Panel gets bright, goes deep

We love plasma TVs anyway for their deep black levels, fluid motion and wide viewing angles. But plasmas generally aren't as bright as LED TVs, so we haven't always recommended them for rooms with lots of light. The PN51F8500 uses Samsung's new Super Contrast Panel, which is 250% brighter than last year's panel. It also produces incredibly deep black levels. Colors don't just pop off the screen, they explode.

How did Samsung do it? They reduced the thickness of the cell walls in every pixel, allowing more light to pass through. That, combined with a nanocarbon anti-glare filter, delivers the picture quality advantages of plasma and adds LED-like brightness.

Each pixel in a plasma screen has red, green, and blue cells. Samsung's F8500 panel has thinner cell walls, allowing the screen to produce a brighter, more colorful picture.

Beauty on the outside, brainiac on the inside

The PN51F8500 is one of Samsung's smartest Smart TVs ever thanks to a 1.35GHz quad-core processor. That's more horsepower than most tablets have. Besides surfing the web you can do things like multitask or use one app while downloading another. Whether your connection is wired or wireless, you can do a quick web search while you watch movies and TV shows, and enjoy TV while you chat with friends and family online. Along with built-in apps for services like Netflix®, Hulu Plus™, and YouTube™, you can download new ones from Samsung's large selection of apps.

Samsung's Galaxy phones and tablets add handheld viewing and control

Samsung's AllShare™ Play lets you wirelessly access and stream content from any compatible device. If you have a Galaxy S3 smartphone or Galaxy tablet, you can share movies, photos, and music via the PN51F8500. Your Wi-Fi® network lets you do things like toss photos from your phone or tablet to the screen with the swipe of a finger. Or push streaming video like Netflix movies from device to screen.

Sending content from your phone to your TV is cool, and going TV-to-phone is even cooler. Just download Samsung's free Smart View app and use the TV View feature to mirror whatever's on the PN51F8500's screen on your Galaxy S3 phone or Galaxy tablet. You can leave the room anytime without leaving your entertainment behind. Think of it as whole-house television you hold in your hand.

A 3D experience whenever you want

The Samsung PN51F8500 delivers a spectacular picture in 2D or 3D. Just slip on a pair of the included active glasses to enjoy a deeper view, and not just with true 3D video sources — switch on the TV's 2D-to-3D conversion for added depth with regular 2D video. And even if you're not interested in 3D this set still deserves consideration if picture quality is your number one priority. The PN51F8500 offers the richest, most vivid colors and the deepest black levels this side of OLED.

The pros of plasma

If you're into picture quality, and you want a cinema-like home viewing experience, you owe it to yourself to check out plasma for your next TV. Plasma holds the edge when it comes to smooth motion and rich colors  high-def movies and TV shows look effortlessly real. Plasma's superior picture contrast and deep black levels are best enjoyed in rooms without a lot of windows or lamps, where you can dim or darken the lights.

Real Black Pro II: Through technology advancement to both the
hardware and software of the TV, you can now experience a richer picture
quality with deeper blacks, bolder color, and higher contrast. By improving
the reflection reduction proprieties of the panel, combined with improving
the reset pulse algorithm in the software, you can get the most cinematic
viewing experience in a bright or dark room.

Wide Color Enhancer Plus: Wide Color Enhancer Plus allows
you to see picture color the way the director originally intended. Witness the
entire RGB spectrum brought to life on your screen to bring you exceptionally
vibrant, yet natural-looking images faithful to the director's original intent.

Single Layer Panel: The Plasma TV employs a single layer panel
structure which eliminates the production of dual images and blurring,
especially at off angled viewing.

600Hz Subfield Motion: The Samsung F8500 series Plasma TV
generates a frame of video at 600 times per second. The result is smoother
images with unprecedented picture quality, especially beneficial when
viewing sports and fast action movies.

Cinema Smooth Plus: Movies are shot at 24 fps (frames per second); Cinema
Smooth Plus is a refined playback process of 24p movies from Blu-ray and Satellite TV
sources that accurately converts and displays content originally shot on film at
24fps as compared to the 30fps of DVD and Blu-ray disc. This allows for smoother
motion scenes when watching sources shot at the standard movie rate of 24fps.

HDMI (v.1.4): The Samsung Plasma TV features four HDMI 1.4 inputs to connect to your Blu-ray/DVD player,
Satellite/Cable receiver, or AV receiver. All HDMI inputs support x.v.Color,
Deep Color, 3D, and CEC. The HDMI 3 input also supports the ARC function.
The HDMI 4 input is MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) compliant. In addition, any HDMI input can be
used to connect a PC to this TV.

Component Video: The Plasma TV
features a single component video input. The TV's component video input can
also be used as a composite video input (480i only).

HDMI (MHL) Port: The HDMI 4 port is designed for the
connection of select mobile phones and other portable electronic devices using
the new MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) standard. Simply plug your MHL
compatible smartphone into the TV's HDMI 4 (MHL) port using the HDMI cable that
is included with your mobile phone. MHL allows you to display full 1080p video
and still images on the Samsung TV from your mobile smartphone. The TV's IR
remote can be used to control basic playback functions (such as Play/Pause, Stop
Fast Forward/Rewind, and Menu navigation). Your MHL compliant device will also
charge while connected to the TV's HDMI 4 port. To find MHL-certified devices,
go to
www.mhlconsortium.org.

2D-3D: Changes a 2D image to 3D; you can adjust the
focus and depth of the image to maximize 3D experience.

Side-by-Side: Displays two images next to each other.
Available when the resolution is 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

Top & Bottom: Displays one image above another.
Available when the resolution is 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

3D-2D: Displays the image for the left eye only.

Off: Turns the 3D function off.

Note: 2010 Samsung IR 3D glasses and3D glasses from
other manufacturers are not compatible. Some 3D modes may not be
available depending on the format of the image source. PIP, Auto Program,
and some Picture Adjustment functions will also be disabled in 3D mode.

Included 3D Glasses (4 pair): The Samsung F8500 series
Plasma TV includes four pair of 3D active glasses with built-in Bluetooth.
Samsung's 3D Active Glasses (SSG-5100GB) offer a comfortable fit through its
lightweight frame and flexible noise- and ear-pieces. The Samsung 3D Active
Glasses are powered by a single CR2025 3V lithium coin-type battery
(pre-installed). The battery can last up to 150 hours when powered on. The
Samsung's 3D Active Glasses provide a viewing range between 6.5' and 19.5' from
the Samsung 3D-ready TV.

Note: If the 3D glasses move outside of the recommended
operating distance, the signal from the TV will be disconnected and the
display of the 3D glasses will turn off after several seconds. If you lie
on your side while watch TV with 3D glasses, the picture may look dark or
may not be visible. When viewing 3D video under fluorescent lighting
(50-60Hz), you may notice a small amount of screen flickering.

Picture Control: You can make the following adjustments for
an optimum picture.

Screen Sizes: You
can choose one of the following screen sizes.

16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.

Zoom 1: Vertically enlarges the size of the picture and
allows you to move the enlarged picture using the arrows on the remote.

Zoom 2: Vertically enlarges the size of the picture
more than Zoom 1 and allows you to move the enlarged picture using the
arrows on the remote.

Wide Fit: Proportionally enlarges the picture to fit
the entire screen without changing the aspect ratio.

4:3: Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode with pillars
on the left and right of the screen.

Screen Fit: See the full image with no resizing when
HDMI (720p/1080i/180p) or Component (1080i/1080p) signals are inputted

Picture Modes: Picture Modes apply preset
adjustments to the picture.

Dynamic: increases the brightness of the screen
(suitable for bright rooms)

Black Optimizer: Adjusts overall black color depth to give a
change to picture depth. This is not available when playing a media file or
using the TV as a computer display.

Note: Picture settings can be applied to all sources
or only the current source.

Film & Game Modes: The television provides Film & Game
modes.

Film Mode: The TV can be set to automatically sense and
process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture from optimum
quality. Film mode is supported in TV, AV, Component (480i/1080i), and HDMI
(480i/1080i).

Game Mode: When connecting the television to a game
console, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience when selecting
Game Mode.

BD Wise: BD Wise provides the optimal picture quality for
Samsung DVD, Blu-ray, and Home Theater products which support BD Wise. When BD
Wise is set to On, the TV's picture mode is automatically changed to the optimal
resolution.

Anti Burn-In Technology: To reduce the possibility of screen
burn-in, this Plasma TV is equipped with screen burn-in prevention technology.
Samsung's Anti-burn-in technology uses auto pixel shift and signal pattern
processing functions to ensure that no images are burned into the plasma panel.
The Time setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture
in minutes.

Pixel Shift: This function shifts the pixels of the
displayed image every 1-4 minutes to prevent burn-in.

Scrolling: This function removes after-images on the
screen by moving all the pixels on the PDP according to a pattern.

Side Gray (Dark/Light): When you watch TV with the
screen ratio of 4:3, the screen is prevented from any damage by adjusting
the white balance on both the extreme left and right sides of the
television.

Auto Protection Time: If the screen remains idle with a
still image for a certain period of time (10, 20, 40, 60 minutes) defined by
the user, the TV's built-in screen saver is activated to prevent the
formation of host images on the screen.

PIP (Picture-in-Picture): You can watch the TV's tuner and
one external video source (component/HDMI) simultaneously. The component/HDMI
source will be displayed as the main picture, while the TV channel will be
displayed in a sub-screen, while which can be moved to each corner of the
television's screen. You can switch the audio between the main screen and
sub-screen.

Audio Features

Sound Customizer: The
Samsung TV's Sound Customizer function lets you calibrate the television for the
optimal sound quality based on the your hearing level and your room's ambient
conditions.

Dialog Clarity: This function allows you to increase the
intensity of a voice over background music or sound effects so that
dialogcan be heard more clearly.

Auto Volume: Auto Volume automatically adjusts the volume of
the desired channel, lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is
high or raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. This reduces
the difference in volume when changing channels. The Auto Volume feature can be
set to Normal, Night or Off.

5-Band EQ + Preset Sound Modes: You can manually adjusts the TV's built-in 5-band
EQ (100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, and 10 kHz) for a more customized sound, or you can
simply choose from the following Preset Sound
Modes:

3D Audio: 3D audio
technology provides immersive sound that matches the pop-up effect of 3
Video by using perspective in the audio depth control. 3D Audio in only
available while viewing 3D content.

Audio Delay: The Audio Delay function corrects audio/video
mismatch, when watching TV or video, and listening to a digital audio output
using an external device such as an AV receiver. You can adjust the audio delay
from 0ms to 250 ms.

Picture Off: You can turn the television's screen off and
still listen to audio.

ARC (Audio Return Channel): The Audio Return Channel in HDMI
1.4 enables a TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data "upstream" to an
A/V receiver; increasing user flexibility and eliminating the need for any
separate S/PDIF audio connection. This feature allows audio to be sent from the
television to your A/V receiver through the same HDMI cable already being used
to send audio/video to the television. This eliminates the need for extra cables
connected to the TV. ARC allows audio from the TV tuner, Network connection,
inserted USB device, HDMI inputs, or any analog connected device to be heard
through your ARC compatible AV receiver via the television's HDMI ARC input. The
audio from the TV's tuner, network connection, and USB port can pass as Dolby
Digital or 2ch PCM. HDMI and analog connected devices will be output as 2ch PCM
only.

Note: Both the television and the receiver must support
ARC for this function to work properly. When connecting an A/V receiver that
is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), connect it to the TV's HDMI 3
input. If connecting a system that is incompatible Audio Return Channel
(ARC), an additional audio connection via Digital Audio Out (Optical) is
necessary.

SoundShare: The TV is compatible with the SoundShare feature
found on some Samsung Crystal Surround AirTrack active speaker systems (sound
bars). SoundShare makes a wireless connection between the TV and the speaker
system via Bluetooth. Once the two are paired, you can control the volume and
mute the sound by using the remote control from the TV or the speaker system. If
you change the AirTrack from TV mode to another mode or turned off, the TV audio
will resume playing from the TV's speakers. SoundShare can be found on the
Samsung
HW-F450,
HW-F550,
HW-F551,
HW-F750, and HW-F850.

Network/USB Functions

Samsung's Quad Core Processor: Samsung's Quad Core
processing speeds allow you to perform multiple tasks at the same time, such as
using an app while downloading another one. It also enables extremely faster web browsing
and application access.

Network Connection (wired/wireless): You can set up the
Samsung Plasma TV so that it can access your home network and online Samsung
Apps through your local area network (LAN) using a wired (RJ-45 Ethernet) or
wireless connection (built-in WiFi). You can setup a wired network connection
automatically or manually. You can setup the wireless network connection using
these four methods; PBC(WPS), Auto Network Search, One Foot, or Manually.

WiFi Direct: When using WiFi Direct, you can connect
directly with other devices without using a wireless router. You'll be able to
wirelessly transfer personal content (such as photos & videos) to the Samsung
Plasma TV without connecting to your home network. WiFi Direct completely
bypasses your WiFi access point/router, so it's easy to set up. Streaming of
copy-protected content and other certain formats are not supported.

AllShare/DLNA Certified: The Samsung Plasma TV's AllShare
function, along with its DLNA Certification allow you to watch videos (Divx/AVI/H.264/MPEG/MKV/MOV/WMV),
photos (JPEG/PNG/BMP/MPO), and listen to music (MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC/OGG) saved on
your Windows PC (or other DLNA Certified media server) through the TV via its
Ethernet (LAN) port or built-in WiFi (wireless). This eliminates the need to
copy your photo, video, and music files to a separate USB storage device.

Note: Windows PCs with XP and Vista installed require
Samsung's PC Share Manager software, which can be downloaded for free at
www.samsung.com. Not compatible with older Windows OS versions and Mac.

Screen Mirroring: This Screen Mirroring
function lets you view the screen of your WiFi-enabled Samsung Android smart
phone or tablet (with support for AllShare Cast) on the Samsung Plasma TV.

Samsung Apps: Once you have connected the Samsung TV to your home
network, you gain access to Samsung Apps. Samsung Apps lets you download for pay
or free-of-charge applications and services to the Samsung Plasma TV. You can
enjoy a variety of content from various downloaded applications; such as videos,
music, photos, games, and news. Samsung Apps has a growing collection of pay and
free-of-charge online applications that connect you to some of your favorite
online content; such as movies from Netflix or Vudu, TV shows from Hulu Plus,
videos from YouTube, music from Pandora, and social updates from Facebook or
Twitter.

Social Networks: Share your thoughts and comments about a program
on the air through social networking services. Social Networks displays
social network services such as
Twitter,
Facebook, &
Google Talk, on a single screen. You can post messages and comments in the same manner as you would using a computer. You also have access to
YouTube, &
Picasa.

Fitness: Fitness is an application that helps
you stay fit. Create a profile, set up an exercise plan, and start
exercising according to a structured regimen.

Kids: A recommended
list for applications and content that is suitable for children and even
provides services not currently installed on the TV. Using Kids, you can
download applications and content for your children to your TV. Certain
services, however, are fee-based.

Note: Samsung Apps require an Internet connection with a
speed of 1.5mbps or greater. Some application services may be provided in
English only and the content available may vary, depending on your area.
Visit Samsung's
App Store for a complete list of available Samsung Apps.

Web Browser You can access the internet using the player's
Web Brower application. You can search web pages using Google or Bing. You may
enter a URL addresses or enter a keyword search. The player will archive your
web browser history. You can also save "Favorite" web pages and create a "Home"
page. The playback of Flash videos is also supported. The Web Browser is
optimized to fill your connected TV's screen. Use a USB- or Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and mouse
(both sold separately) for a more convenient web browsing experience

Note: The browsing experience, however, may not be the same
as it is on your computer. The Web Browser is not compatible with Java
applications. E-commerce, for purchasing products online is not supported.
ActiveX is not supported.

Skype w/ Built-in Camera & Mic: Samsung's free Skype app,
plus the TV's built-in pop-up camera & mic lets you make video
calls from the comfort of your living room. Using the TV's remote control, you
can create free Skype accounts, log into existing accounts, and navigate via a
simple Skype interface made for the big screen. You can make free Skype-to-Skype
voice and video calls to friends and family, wherever they are in the world from
the Samsung TV.

Note: The built-in, pop-up Camera adds 0.5625" to the height of
the TV.

Link Service Accounts: The Link Service Accounts function
lets you link your player to your accounts with Internet services (such as
Twitter, Facebook, etc.) so that the player can log you into the service
automatically when you start the app for that service.

Firmware/Software Updates: The television's Software Upgrade
menu allows you to upgrade the TV's software & firmware for performance
improvements & additional services. You can upgrade in four ways; USB, Internet,
Alternative Software, or Standby Mode. The tested television contained firmware
version(T-FXPAKUC-1013.2, BT-S as of 3/27/2013). There was an immediate firmware update
(1015)
available. Visit the
Samsung Download Center for the latest Firmware/Software updates.

Triple USB Ports: The television is equipped with three USB
(type-A) ports. Two of the USB ports can accept a USB mass-storage-class device
(5V, 0.5A), while the other USB port will accept a USB hard-disk-drive (5V, 1A).
Either USB port lets you view photo and movie files, as well as listen to audio
files saved on a compatible USB device. Files must be formatted in FAT16/32 or
NTFS. The TV can recognize up to 1,000 files in each folder.

Video Playback: The TV supports the following video
file types; AVI, Divx, H.264, MPEG, MKV, MOV, and WMV. Movie files are
displayed in a folder and title list in either date or alphabetical order.
The TV offers Play, Pause, Search, and Resume playback functions for
compatible video files stored on a compatible USB device.

Still Image Playback: The TV supports the following
still image file types; JPEG, PNG, BMP, or MPO. Still image files can be
viewed as a slide show with background music or as a thumbnail view. Still images can also viewed full-screen and zoomed or rotated.

Audio Playback: The TV supports music files supports
the following music file types; MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, and OGG. Music files
are displayed in a folder and track list, and can be sorted by Artist,
Album, or Genre. Music files can be repeated or shuffled in a selected
folder.

Convenience Features

Smart Hub: This TV features Smart Hub, an interactive
multi-purpose menu system. With Smart Hub, you can surf the web, download
applications, and stay in touch with family and friends through social
networking services. In addition, you can enjoy photo, video & music files
stored on external storage devices. The new Smart Hub interface organizes your
entertainment and content into 5 convenient panels.

Social: Connect to YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. You
can also make Skype video calls to friends by connecting the TV to a camera
(sold separately from Samsung).

Apps: Samsung Apps offers an extensive collection of
free and paid news, sports, weather, and gaming content you can directly
download to and enjoy on your TV.

On TV: Check a listing of TV programs that are
currently airing and are scheduled to be aired (supports off-air, cable, and
satellite programming).

Movies & TV Shows: Purchase and watch movies and TV
shows from an online service provider. You can browse content by Favorites,
Featured, Movies, or TV Shows.

Photos/Videos/Music: Play back photo, video, and music
files from an external USB or network storage device.

Content Discovery: The TV offers unique ways to search and
access your favorite and new content from the TV's tuner and network apps.

Recommendations (w/ voice control): The Recommendation feature helps you
discover what you want to watch on TV or the Internet with customized
content options based on your preferences. Select Timeline View to display
program recommendations for different times of the day.
You can even use the TV's voice control system to ask the TV to find things
to watch and get program suggestions.

Favorite Channels: You can designate frequently watched
channels as "Favorites". You can create up to 5 favorite channel list for
each member of you family. You can also rename and edit favorite channel
lists.

Genre: It is possible to filter channels by genre, if
the channels contain proper genre information.

Schedule Manager: Using this function, you can set the
TV to display a desired channel automatically on a day and at a time of your
choice. The Schedule Manager can be set to repeat only once, everyday,
Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Sat-Sun.

Input Source Names: You can assign a pre-programmed name to
each of the inputs. When input naming is completed, you will no longer have to
remember which component is connected to each input when selecting a source to
watch. Source names include VCR, DVD, Cable STB, Satellite STB, PVR STB, AV
Receiver, Game, Camcorder, PC, TV, DVI PC, DVI Device, IPTV, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD,
and Digital Media Adapter.

Hearing & Visually Impaired: The Samsung Plasma TV offers
Close Captions and an Audio Guide for the hearing and visually impaired.

Close Captions (CC): The TV provides Analog Closed
Captions and Digital Closed Captions. The Digital CC offers customizable
text, font, and size. The Caption feature does not work for Component and
HDMI input sources.

Audio Guide: Activate the audio guide for the visually
impaired. This is only available with broadcasts that provide this service.

Program Rating Lock: The Program Rating Lock feature
automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. You
can block TV program based on their ratings and Movies based on their MPAA rating, so you have more
control over what your children watch. The Program Rating Lock function is protected by a 4-digit
PIN.

ECO Settings: The Samsung Plasma
TV provides ECO settings to reduce the TV's power
consumption and cut-down on energy costs.

Eco Sensor: Samsung's unique Eco light sensor measures
the intensity of the room's light and automatically calibrates the
brightness of the image on the screen. In a sun-filled environment, the
screen gets brighter and in dim surroundings, the intensity is reduced. This
feature optimizes the viewing experience while also saving you energy.

Energy Saver: This feature adjust the brightness of the
TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the
Energy Saver feature to High to reduce eye fatigue as well as power
consumption. You can set this feature to High, Medium, Low, or Picture Off
(sound remains on).

No Signal Standby: The TV will automatically switch to
standby mode, if no picture is being received for a predetermined set amount
of time (15, 30, or 60 minutes).

Auto Power Off: The TV will be automatically turn off
after 4 hours of being left idle to prevent overheating.

Self Diagnosis: The Samsung Plasma TV provides a Self
Diagnosis menu which allows you to check the television for picture, sound, and
signal problems.

Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems. If the
problem appears in the test picture, select "Yes" and follow the directions
on the screen.

Sound Test: Use the built-in melody sound to check for
sound problems. If the problem occurs during the test, select "Yes" and
follow the directions on the screen.

Signal Test: An HD digital channel's reception quality
is either perfect or the channels are unavailable. Adjust your antenna to
increase signal strength.

On/Off Timer: The three On/Off timers allow you to
program the television to turn itself on and off by selecting a specific on
time and a specific off time. An On/off timer can be set to repeat only
once, everyday, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Sat-Sun. You can also choose the On
Timer's content (TV, USB, or Antenna) and volume. The on and off timers work
independently of one another.

Sleep Timer: The sleep timer switches the television
off after a specified amount of time. The sleep timer can be set to 30, 60,
90, 120, 150, or 180 minutes.

Remote Support: The Samsung Remote Support service offers you
one-on-one support with a Samsung Technician who can remotely diagnose your TV,
adjust the TV settings, perform a factory reset, and install recommended
firmware updates. Your TV must be connected to your homes wired or wireless
network.

Smart Evolution Port: The Smart Evolution Port on the
rear-panel of the TV allows you to update the TV in the future. Samsung's Smart
Evolution Kit (sold separately; available in 2014) plugs into this port on back
of the TV and updates it with new software and technology that will improve the
TV's performance - faster speed, more content, more features.

E-Manual: The television only comes with a brief User
Manual. A complete instruction manual is built-in into the TV and can be viewed
on-screen. Open the e-Manual to learn how to use the TV's many features.

Remote-Voice-Gesture Control

Smart Touch Remote (w/ IR Blaster): The new Samsung Smart
Touch Remote Control makes it even easier to navigate the television's
entertainment sources, menu settings, and Smart TV features. Improved user
convenience has been provided so that you can switch the channel and adjust the
volume with just your fingertips while focusing on the TV screen. The built-in
touchpad removes the need for a mouse when you change the menu settings or
search for something on the Internet. You can even activate a virtual on-screen
remote controller (w/ numeric keypad, playback controls, and shortcut menu) on
the TV which can be operated through the remote's touchpad. It also has a
built-in microphone that you can use to give the Samsung TV voice commands. In
addition, the remote can be programmed to control satellite/cable boxes, Blu-ray
players, and home theaters from other manufactures using the TV's setup menu and
the included IR blaster. You can turn on the remote's backlight function for a
brief moment with a press of a button.

Note: The Smart Touch Remote communicates with the TV through
wireless Bluetooth communication. This means you don't have to point the
remote directly at the TV. The remote will need to be initially paired with
the TV.

Smart Interaction: The Samsung F8500 series Plasma TV
offers Smart Interaction with voice & motion control, as well as face
recognition through its built-in pop-up camera and integrated microphone. The
camera is retractable and its viewing angle is adjustable. Using the TV's Smart
Interaction, you can access and control menu options and
functions using speech, hand gestures, and face recognition.

Voice Control: Using the TV's built-in microphone or
the microphone on the included Smart Touch Remote and the voice control
function of the TV, your voice is all you need to turn on the Samsung
television, navigate menus, and get to your favorite Smart TV content. You
can use only your voice to switch the channel, adjust the volume level, and
launch online apps while focusing on the TV screen, which removes the need
for the conventional remote control. The Smart Touch Remote's mic even lets
you use "natural language" to search for content on the TV, your network,
and online apps. To use Voice Control, you must pronounce words and phrases
clearly and correctly in the language (English/French/Spanish) you selected.
The Voice Control function can be affected by unclear pronunciation, voice
level, or surrounding noise. Make sure to speak in a loud (~40dB)
and clear voice and reduce any background noise (below 40db) in the room.
Use the TV's voice control management test for best performance.

Motion Control: Thanks to the television's built-in
camera and motion control function, a simple hand gesture is all it takes to
access your favorite movies, sports, apps, and other Smart TV content. Use a
specific hand motions to switch the channel or adjust the volume level, as
well as to move the mouse pointer to a desired position while surfing online
content from the Smart Hub. Simply use your hand to control TV functions by
swiping (moving your hand left or right) to navigate and grabbing (closing
your hand or making a fist) to select. The motion control function can be
affected by user's location, motion posture, or ambient brightness
conditions. The built-in camera's angle is adjustable to compensate for the
television's mounting height (high on wall or low on stand). Make sure the
palm of your hand is open, flat, and facing the TV when making "swiping"
movements (not too fast or too slow). If your hand moves outside of the
camera's view, motion control will be deactivated. Your room should be well
lit room (50-500 Lux) with the light illuminating you. Use the TV's gesture
control environment test for best performance.

Face Recognition: The built-in camera also recognizes
your face and logs you in to your profile, giving you instant access to your
favorite apps, your personal Skype address book, and more. In order for Face
Recognition to function, the TV's built-in camera will take a snapshot of
your face and a thumbnail image of your face will be stored in the TV for
logging-in purposes.
The TV can store up to five face recognition profiles.

Note: Samsung recommends using the Voice & Motion
Control function within approximately 5-13' of your TV. The motion control's
range may differ depending on the angle of camera or other conditions. Voice
Control performance levels will vary based on the language spoken. Some TV
and menu functions will require the use of the included IR remote control.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): This TV is enabled with Anynet+
(HDMI-CEC); a feature that makes it possible to control Samsung external devices
connected to the TV with ease. With Anynet+, you can use the TV remote control
to operate all your compatible Samsung devices that are connected to the TV via
HDMI. Anynet+ can control up to 12 compatible external devices (up to 3 of the
same type).

Smart View Mobile App: Download the
Smart View Mobile App from the Android Market on select Samsung smartphones
and tablets (Android 2.2-up) for yet another way to control the Samsung F8500
series Plasma TV. If both your Samsung smartphone or tablet and TV are
connected to the same wireless network, your smartphone or tablet will link to
the TV automatically where you can use your smartphone or tablet like a remote
control. The TV can also transfer live feeds to your smartphone or tablet. Main
features include:

Remote: Your Samsung mobile device can work as remote
for the Samsung Plasma TV and a connected Samsung Blu-ray player or home
theater system.

TV View: Enjoy TV and other multimedia right from
your Samsung mobile device that's connected to the Samsung Smart TV. You can
watch the same content as on the TV or different content from other input
source.

Keyboard & Mouse Compatible: The Samsung F8500 series
Plasma TV will also support either a USB or Bluetooth enabled keyboard and mouse
(both sold separately), which makes web browsing a lot easier.

5-Way Joy Stick: The television is equipped with a 5-way
"joy stick" like button on the bottom right side of the TV's rear-panel that
lets you control the TV without the remote control or Smart Interaction.

Mounting Options

Base: The TV is shipped with its base unattached. The base
attaches to the television using the supplied hardware. The television weighs
51.5 lbs with the base.

Wall Mounting: The TV has four threaded inserts on the back
for use with an optional wall-mount bracket. The spacing of the mounting holes
is 400mm (h) x 400mm (v) in accordance with the industry standards set by the
Video Electronics Standards Association. The threaded inserts require M8 (8mm)
machine screws (not supplied). The television weighs 46.0 lbs without the stand.

Note: When mounting the TV on the stand or a wall (with
optional bracket) leave 4" of clearance on each side of the television and
4" above/below the television for adequate ventilation.

Detachable AC Power Cord: The Samsung Plasma TV comes with a
5' detachable AC power cord. The power cord sits 0.9375" from the back of the
television. The power cord is fitted with a right-angle AC plug that sits 0.875" from the wall.

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Near perfect plasma...

I have owned several impressive Panasonic plasmas and the Samsung 8500 series plasma is near perfect. Not only does it have more bells and whistles than I need, the brightness and picture quality is a sight to behold. Sadly, just as Samsung rolled out this reference model and pretty much perfected smart plasma TVs, the industry elected to walk away from plasma technology in order to promote 4K. I also have a Samsung 4K which is very impressive also. If you were lucky enough to catch one of these reference models in clearance, you will not be disappointed. The 51" was great buy at $1000 and the 60" was also a great buy at $1500. The 64" for $2500 was not as cost effective as the smaller models. There are very few of these left for sale and now LG is clearing out their plasma TVs (60" Smart Plasma w/WiFi for $600 is pretty cost effective), just not nearly as impressive or expensive as the Samsung.

Samsung PN64F8500

Great picture and function, perfect size, customer service was great after a mix up in the overnight shipping. Also, used Tomshardware calibration setup (until I get the calibration disk) http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/samsung-pn51f8500-hdtv-smarthub,3867.html

Blown Away

Day two with my new TV. Sitting here watching Dave Matthews Band at Red Rocks in HD and I still can't believe my eyes. This picture, delivered via FIOS, is extraordinary. This 8500 is replacing a 50" Philips 720p that I bought in 2007. Great TV that I'm moving to a different room. I really wanted plasma for all the obvious reasons. I read a review of the 8500 that raved about everything but the price. When I found the deal on Crutchfield.com I jumped on it. Seemed too good to be true until the set showed up at my front door. Setup was quick and easy- plug and play. The only issue so far is that my STB model number isn't in the TV's list of known STBs. And the IR relay that comes with the set won't work with my setup so I'm stuck with a handful of remotes. It's a bummer because I really want to use the cool touchpad remote that comes with the 8500. Awesome TV. Incredible price. Great online purchase and delivery. Thanks, Crutchfield!

Not sure why I'm reviewing this...

This was a somewhat of a spur of the moment purchase as I heard a segment on NPR about plasma TVs going the way of the dodo bird. On hearing this unfortunate news, I decided to upgrade my 42" Panasonic Viera plasma. I hated the backlighting on LCD tvs, DLP tvs were even worse. That TV held the benchmark for me at the time I bought it. The Samsung PQ is much better. The only thing that the Panasonic has over the Samsung is the viewing angle. The Panasonic looked great up and down and side to side. The Samsung has a much narrower viewing angle for some reason. This is the only reason for taking off one star.

The motion seems much more fluid so that takes a bit of getting used to. I assume that's the upscaling and higher refresh rate?

In any case, reviewing plasma TVs seems to be useless as they will no longer be produced.

Absolutely a great picture and value

We recently purchased this TV when the price finally dropped significantly. I had followed this TV for months and also spoke with a crutchfield advisor who was very helpful. Another site rated this tv the best picture but not the best value since the price was well over 2K when it first came out. We have the TV set up in our family room and when we first set it up and turned on my Grandson took his first look and said "grandpa, look at that picture, the best I have ever seen." I had to agree and even my wife who could care less about TV admitted that the picture was really good and much improved over our previous Panasonic HD TV that was state of the art when we bought it some years back. This TV has good sound, much better that I was expecting based on the reviews. Truly has a very bright picture for a plasma and really good deep blacks. Can't wait to have time to call crutchfield and set up the picture and other setting to the optimum levels. Thanks for crutchfield for the advice!

Pros:Super easy set up, great picture, very good sound, Very good value, get one while they are still out there. Look forward to using smart remote, 3 D and the many options available.

Nice Plasma

Love my plasma. First "smart" TV, so I'm still deciding which available apps I want. Moving around is simple but there are loads of things to choose. My TV is in a brightly lit ( sunny ) room in the morning, but shady by mid afternoon. The picture is wonderful in either light. It's a shame plasmas are going away.

Best Plasma

In my humble opinion, the picture quality of plasma TV's is just better than LED's. Unfortunately, Samsung is following Panasonic and getting out of the plasma market. Get this TV before they are all gone. Great picture quality with all the cool extras - good smart hub and 3D. Must admit that I can live without the voice and gesture command feature (who really wants to yell and wave at their TV?). But the TV paired up with my DirecTV remote seamlessly. And the 51 inch size was perfect for my family room.

Pros:picture quality that rivals vastly more expensive 4K
ease of set up

Plasmatastic

I wanted a Panasonic plasma. They stopped making them. :( So I tried a Samsung 4k. Pretty cool. Black levels and motion blur during 'upscaling' left a lot to be desired.. Read some reviews of the Samsung 8500 plasmas. DONE. I'm happy. Wife is too.

Good TV

Stepping up from a LN40A650 from 2008 so any new TV looks spectacular to my eyes. After going to a BB Magnolia store, and was told do not buy a plasma I went out and got this and couldn't be happier. BB did not even have any plasmas hooked up to a HD source... I wanted this for color accuracy and for sports and that is what plasmas do best.

Couple interesting facts when you buy from Crutchfield...

The TV came with two remotes, the infuriatingly complex touch pad one, and a simple 40 button traditional remote

Also the TV came with a free samsung soundbar and sub, which is great because one of the small downfalls of this TV is its mediocre sound out of the box.

Interesting when I hooked this up and used the IR blaster to control my cable box (directv) I would get a weird buzz/hum every now and again, unplugged the IR blaster and haven't heard a sound since.

Yes the TV does have that traditional Plasma buzz, but it isnt noticeable unless you really get up close and concentrate. Also it is noticeably quieter than my old LCD (yeah I think she's on her way out) and I turned the cell light down to 15 which dramatically reduces hum/buzz.

This TV has a great filter for blocking out light in a bright room but it does come with one big caveat. The vertical viewing angle is awful... Side to side its like you would expect, great. If you get too close and are laying down on the floor, like watching a movie with the kids, everything is faded... Not a deal breaker in my book.

Pros:Awesome picture
When bought from Crutchfield, came with extra remote and free soundbar/subwoofer

Cons:Will never use all those apps
will never use the voice/gesture controls
I suppose out of the box the sound is a bit lacking for an $1800 TV

One View.

Cant beat the black depth and levels of a plasma. The colors (due to black rendering) are phenomenal. Image retention is a thing of the past. What with auto pixel shift and ,if needed, image renew this worry is almost a non thing! Off angle is awful on all LED sets,but on a plasma it is not a worry. As to life expectancy,another worry exploded, all good plasma panels these days are expected too go way beyond 30,000 hours continuous viewing before even getting even a little bit dim! 30,000 hours of viewing would be beyond your life time. Dimness in bright light is not a problem with this model of Samsung,they seem to have that under control with their panel brightness control. So, if you want exceptional depth,clarity and color get a plasma and Samsung has the last of the good ones!

Stellar TV

Upgraded to this beauty from a Panasonic TC-42pz80u (42" 1080p plasma) and was definitely worth the upgrade. Have this wall mounted in a family room with a full-size window and all-glass sliding patio door that let plenty of sun in and this thing is plenty bright to stand up to a sunny day and barely reflects anything. Colors are stunning, detail is excellent, contrast is phenomenal. Picture quality blows my 6 year old Panny plasma out of the water. Surprisingly the bright scenes are almost more impressive than the dark scenes. The SmartTV features are very easy to navigate. Thin and lightweight, I was able to lift and hang the 51" version of this on my wall mount above my fireplace by myself. Almost disappointed to not be using the stand given is beauty and sturdiness. At nearly double the price of similarly sized LED TVs though, you'll have to decide if video-phile PQ is what you're really after.

Decent

I haven't owned a television in 8 years. Technology has certainly changed. This is quite the tv. The picture is outstanding. It's expensive, but maybe that's just me feeling sticker shock since I've been out of the market for so long. There are a lot of extras I don't need and I doubt most people will care about. But you can't get a tv these days without all the extra crap. Overall I'm happy about this purchase.

LED back to Plasma ?

This TV is almost 4K , OLED comparable . With that said it is a good bargin ! Blows my led E6400 out of the water and speaking of water the picture on Wicked Tuna is outstanding . The PN 8500 is a 2013 model and Samsung will offer bundle deals through it authorized dealers such as Crutchfield every so often. So my main concern was going back to plasma in my well-lit highrise with a glass walls and well I could not be happier . This TV is in a league of its own in plasma brightness . Changed picture to Dynamic and then tuned it down a small small amount across the board and it is outstanding. The picture is so good it is hard to watch anything else anywhere. So yes it's back to wonderful warm PLASMA and remember what the color black can look like !!

Pros:Picture, build quality, price and compares 4K-OLED (almost)

Cons:All metal front, back and base construction is noticeably heavier but nice.

Fantastic

Written By DrB, NYC on Friday, March 07, 2014

"Coolness Factor"

Build Quality

Ease of Use

Picture Quality

Value

I own a two year old 50' Samsung Plasma 3D TV. The best TV I had seen until now. The new feature ridden 51"Samsung Plasma 3D TV is sharper, same great blacks, beautiful contrast, saturated colors and terrific new remote. It runs cooler than its predecessor and is Energy Star Compliant. The unusual stand is as wide as the TV and allows the screen to sit lower. This makes this larger screen seem smaller than my other Samsung now in my bedroom. This is the most lifelike picture I have experiences. Even 2D High Def. movies have a 3D feel. The 3D is great but I'm not a Disney lover. Best 2D ever.

Pros:Blacks, brightness, contrast, features (write in the channel, speak, wave), apps, fabulous remote, striking looks, low profile, cool running, internet ready and waiting, easy set up. and did I say it has a great picture

TV

OMG. This by far the most exciting Television I have ever viewed. The picture quality is beyond awesome. sometimes it looks like 3D or you are in a theatre. color and clarity is beyond expectation. I love the smaller remote, the slide of a finger navigates through choices. I can't wait to get my next one for my den. i love the apps so when your cable is out you can still enjoy movies . The soundbar is a must for high quality sound. The only con is hlding onto Netflix and I think it is more to do with the router than the TV. I have a MAC and airport Express but it sometimes has a difficult time holding the connection.

Samsung PN51F8500 Review

We've had it 3 weeks and so far it's great! Unfortunately, it not in the best room for it, but...oh well. Hand motion sensor and voice activation are out of my league.

Pros:Good picture and good built in sound. 4 HDMI ports and plenty of USB ports.
All the feature's a 67 age old could want.

Cons:The finger pads is a bit cumbersome going between smart screens, as are having to use both TV remotes plus the cable box remote. We've only had it 3 wks, so maybe it just a matter of the leaning curve.
The camera should have more motion flexibility.

Great TV; Poor Customer Serice

This TV has a stunningly vibrant and realistic picture. This is my first plasma TV, and I think it's miles better than LED. The picture clarity is amazing. However, I do not like the remote control that is included. It doesn't have a numeric keypad for entering channels and is too cute by half. It has motion control and voice control that doesn't work too well and is gimmicky. I have read reviews that say if you call Samsung customer service, they will send you a remote with a keypad. But when I called, they nastily informed me that I would have to call a separate division of Samsung, which doesn't have extended or weekend hours, and I would have to pay for it. What, they can't give me a $15 remote control after spending this much on their TV? Also, the TV wouldn't let me wirelessly connect to the Internet. I called, and a woman, who didn't know anything, put me on hold for 15 minutes before I hung up and tried again. The next person had a heavy foreign accent and finally and unpleasantly guided me through an update that resolved the problem. And occasionally, a channel grid will unexpectedly pop up on the screen. This is annoying. So it has little bugs that need to be worked out. But the picture? Unbelievable. Despite everything, I still give it 5 stars.

Pros:Fantastic picture. Good sound, but I use a sound bar instead (recommended)

Samsung PN51F8500

Best TV I've ever had the privilege to view. Better than advertised. Outside of the deepest blacks on the market, the thing that struck me most was how little the screen reflected ambient lighting. This feature is worth it's weight in gold.

Pros:Blacks, non reflecting screen, stunning picture

Cons:Small remote should do more. Cannot work netflix effectively without use of the larger one.

Incredible Picture

The picture on this TV is far and away the best I've ever seen. Watching CBS last night my whole family was amazed at how clear the picture looked, it was almost weird, it was so clear. It was like watching live tv, or like you were actually there. The PS4 looks great too. I haven't tried 3D yet. The remote is a head scratcher though, I'm not a fan. There are no numbers on it, and it's very cumbersome to use in my opinion. I'm probably going to stick with my old cable remote for most of the time. Fast delivery with Crutchfield, and I just noticed that the price dropped a week after I bought mine so I called and they are sending me the difference. Love it!

Pros:Picture quality is unbelievable, fairly easy to set up, price just dropped again.

Cons:The remote is not user friendly, the hdmi jacks are too close to the edge of the tv, the cable ends up sticking out the side, make sure to buy 90' angles. Internet connectivity dropped and wouldn't work, I had to chat w support to fix it. Seems to be ok now. The base of the TV is as wide as the tv, so make sure your table is as wide as the tv.

Samsung PN51F8500

I bought this set for the picture quality. By far the brightest plasma picture I have seen. The TV is loaded with gimmicks including a "smart" touchpad remote with voice control, a camera mounted at the top of the set for Skype and motion commands, and the usual variety of apps including Netflex, Hulu and so on. Set up was complicated until I abandoned the "smart" remote in favor of my Harmony universal remote. Before I did that I experienced issues when changing inputs and attempting to turn the entire system (receiver, blue ray player and Apple TV) on and off using the supplied remote. So, my bottom line is that this is a top drawer TV with a smooth, bright picture with deep blacks that happens to be saddled with what I consider bloat ware gimmicks that are best switched off so one can enjoy the picture quality without distractions

Pros:excellent picture, deep blacks, brightest plasma picture I have seen

Cons:it is expensive. gimmicks such as the touchpad remote, voice and motion control and web browser are great for the sales pitch, but in real life, not so hot

Samsung 51 inch Smart TV

TV was easily set up and worked out of the box. Great picture, good sound without external speakers and the remote control that came with the TV replaced several controls used with the model TV it replaced.

Pros:Easy assembly and handling the is a comprehensive user manual stored in the memory of the TV which is very useful.

Cons:The connection to the external amplifier for surround sound was somewhat challenging but after a few tries this was solved. Both manuals were little help with this feature. If you enable the energy savings features the picture quality suffers.

8500 great bang for your buck!

Great picture and features for under $2K look of top of the line LEDs but with deep stunning blacks as well. A little bogged down with features but easy enough to figure out that it doesn't drive you crazy

Pros:Picture, design of frame and base, voice control and price!

Cons:Be wary of the screen saver for gaming. Motion control isn't worth your time, and voice can be activated when you don't want it (but can be switched off)

Sweeeet

The best picture I've come across. This is definitely the TV for movie buffs and sports fanatics. The picture is amazingly smooth with little to no jitter, the colors are vivid and true to life, and the 3D is way better than the theaters. The TV is remarkably versatile. There is a learning curve to get the picture tweaks just right, but they are easy to access and change. The durability seems to be there in both build quality and panel longevity. A sound bar is highly recommended to get the best experience. Big thumbs up so far.

Great TV!!

Picture is fantastic! Gimmicks are cool but really are rarely used by me. Really wanted the picture quality. Replaced a. P51E8000 that my wife now uses, which also had a great picture and all the gimmicks also, and I thought that was a fantastic picture. This TV blows last years model away! It was a great deal also through Crutchfield! Run sound through a sound bar and sub, but initially sound quality from the TV was surprisingly pretty good.

Pros:Picture, sound quality, ease of use, cool factor with the gimmicks, great 3D!

Not Happy with it

Very vivid picture, but brighter you make the picture louder the buzzing noise gets. The color is beautiful but I found it far from reality specially when it come to the skin tones, The smart feature very cool, nice remote control. In a week that that I have the Tv it froze three times, and not corresponding to any command, so it got to be unplugged from the wall.... annoying. Too many pop and crack noise from the heat that it generates, even after it has been shut off for about 30 min....not happy sending it back!

Best TV ever!

The picture on this tv is unbelievable. All the features are great and the 3D picture is outstanding! With an audio system connected, the theater experience is amazing. My girlfriend and I are in love with this Samsung. I'm still figuring out a few things but so far the Smart features are easy to navigate and it's fun to play around with all the apps and the motion sensor. It is definitely THE tv to have!